#USCoreCPIHitsFour-YearLow US Core CPI Hits Four-Year Low: The Pivot is Near? 🏛️
The latest inflation data released on February 13, 2026, has sent a wave of optimism through the financial world. For the first time since March 2021, Core CPI (which excludes volatile food and energy prices) has cooled to 2.5%.
📊 The Breakdown:
Core CPI: Fell to 2.5% (down from 2.6% in December).
Headline CPI: Dropped to 2.4%, outperforming economist forecasts of 2.5%.
The Driver: A cooling shelter index (down to 3%) and stable core goods prices are finally bringing the Fed’s 2% target within reach.
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